Back extension

Lowering and raising your torso over a pad, for the lower back and glutes.

Works

Lower back, Glutes, Hamstrings

Equipment

Hyperextension bench

How to do it

1. 1Set the pad just below your hips and hook your heels under the foot rest.
2. 2Cross your arms over your chest and keep your body in a straight line.
3. 3Bend at the hips and lower your torso slowly towards the floor.
4. 4Raise it back up until your body is in a straight line again, not further.